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I was considering watching this on TV a couple of weeks back, but after reading the plot I just dismissed it as being random violence for the hell of it. However, a lot of mates watched it and claimed it to be a great film.
I'm a fan of violent films as long as they have some kind of meaning or message (such as Natural Born Killers, Scarface or Pulp Fiction), so would I like this or is it just and excuse for violence, for violence sakes?
I'm a fan of violent films as long as they have some kind of meaning or message (such as Natural Born Killers, Scarface or Pulp Fiction), so would I like this or is it just and excuse for violence, for violence sakes?
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Okay, I chose bad wording there, it's anti-countries who force their young to fight in wars. At least according to the script notes on the DVD and stuff.(whatever his name is who had the original idea) was focused on those who force them to fight. Of course it is overall anti-war as well, but anti-war as in all wars.
It's arguing semantics, but to say it is anti-American is also saying it's anti-UK, anti-Iraq, anti-"insert country with army or that has ever fought anyone".
Some reviews seem to have marked it down for this, think Total Films mag was one, but I don't see why, it was the message he wanted to give in the film.
And, why on earth has it taken so long to get to our cinema and eventual DVD release what has been out in Japan/South Korea for at least 6 months, all with english subs and subbed extras?
The original Battle Royale is impossible to find in most shops now, and when on eBay the original copies go for about £20 at least, I ended up importing from Japan. Which, bizarrely, got me box set of both films, a limited box and photo thing, and shipping, for just over what the original film would have cost.
Anyone read the book? It's more violent, but probably more meaningful, than the film is - but to be honest there is no way some of the scenes missed from the film would get past the censors, probably.
It's arguing semantics, but to say it is anti-American is also saying it's anti-UK, anti-Iraq, anti-"insert country with army or that has ever fought anyone".
Some reviews seem to have marked it down for this, think Total Films mag was one, but I don't see why, it was the message he wanted to give in the film.
And, why on earth has it taken so long to get to our cinema and eventual DVD release what has been out in Japan/South Korea for at least 6 months, all with english subs and subbed extras?
The original Battle Royale is impossible to find in most shops now, and when on eBay the original copies go for about £20 at least, I ended up importing from Japan. Which, bizarrely, got me box set of both films, a limited box and photo thing, and shipping, for just over what the original film would have cost.
Anyone read the book? It's more violent, but probably more meaningful, than the film is - but to be honest there is no way some of the scenes missed from the film would get past the censors, probably.
Stranger In Paradise wrote:
> BR2 anti-american? Don't know how you got that message, it's anti-war,
> anti-countries sending their young to die for a cause. etc
Exactly.
> BR2 anti-american? Don't know how you got that message, it's anti-war,
> anti-countries sending their young to die for a cause. etc
Exactly.
Its a brilliant film, though is one of those things you have to see yourself.
BR2 anti-american? Don't know how you got that message, it's anti-war, anti-countries sending their young to die for a cause. etc
seen battle royale 1 + 2 both really good 1st sets the story. 2nd is very anti-american and got very good ratings from the critics.
Note to self - buy Battle Royale.
Battle Royale would just be mindless violence if they didn't take extreme care over the plot. However it seems to me and all my friends that they pull it off very well and make it a great watch aswell as a bloodfest. 5 Stars, you would definitely enjoy it.
Battle Royale 2 though looks like it's only going to be a let down though. 2 Stars in Empire. Still watch it but it may ruin my view of the original.
Battle Royale 2 though looks like it's only going to be a let down though. 2 Stars in Empire. Still watch it but it may ruin my view of the original.
The future teaches you to be alone
The present to be afraid and cold
So if I can shoot rabbits
Then I can shoot fascists
The present to be afraid and cold
So if I can shoot rabbits
Then I can shoot fascists
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It is a great film.
And no, I don't feel it was just some random excuse for violence at all.
And no, I don't feel it was just some random excuse for violence at all.
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